North Carolina man killed after alleged propane attack near Mississippi government sites

A North Carolina man, identified as David Ray Wyrick, was fatally shot by deputies in Pascagoula after an alleged propane attack near Mississippi government sites. Pascagoula deputies confronted him after reports of a propane-related incident near government buildings, and shots were fired, killing him on the scene, local law enforcement said.

Authorities identified the man as David Ray Wyrick of North Carolina, who had a documented history of violence including a February 2025 Florida arrest for stabbing a Monroe County deputy. That earlier case charged him with attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, underscoring past risks to officers. Investigators are expected to release more details as they review body camera footage and forensic tests, and sheriff's offices typically release findings once inquiries conclude.